September in Colorado
I 25 Corridor and East:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Crafts
September 1 Colorado
State Fair at the State Fair Grounds in Pueblo, 719-561-8484, 800-876-4567
or www.coloradostatefair.com
September 1 Country
Folk Art Craft Show, Boulder County Fairgrounds in Longmont, I25 to
exit 243, Rt. 66 West to Hover Rd., south 3 miles.
September 1 - 2
Festival of Mountain & Plain, A Taste of Colorado, in Civic Center
Park, Denver FREE. 303-295-6330 or www.atasteofcolorado.com
September 1 - 2
Colorado Springs Balloon Classic, www.balloonclassic@balloonclassic.com
September 1 - October
31 (Sat. & Sun.) Visit the 5 acres, 9 foot tall Corn Maze, filled
with twists, turns and dead ends at the Chatfield Nature Preserve of
the Denver Botanic Gardens. 720-865-3500 or www.botanicgardens.org
September 5 - 8
Denver‚s 33rd Annual Oktoberfest on Larimer Square, 303-685-8143.
September 19 -21
Good Sam‚s RV Rally at the Colorado State Fair Grounds in Pueblo,
719-561-8484 or www.pueblochamber.org
September 20 - 22
8th annual Chile & Frijoles Festival in downtown Pueblo, 719-542-1704
or www.pueblochamber.org
September 22 Oktoberfest at Hudson Gardens & Event Center in Littleton, 303-797-8565, ext.321.
Museums / Special Exhibits
September 1 - 29
The Hallmark Photographic Collection, Denver Art Museum, more than 240
photographs from the 1880's to the present, 720-865-5000 or www.denverartmuseum.org
September 1 - Oct.
3 David Breashears‚ IMAX movie, Kilimanjaro, also playing thru
Spring 2003, Journey Into Amazing Caves at Phipps Imax Theater in the
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 303-322-7009.
September 1 - Oct.
27 Rocky Mountain National Watermedia Exhibition at the Foothills Art
Center in Golden, 303-279-3922.
September 1 - Nov.
22 All-American Architecture an exhibit of miniatures used by architects,
Denver Museum of Miniatures, Dolls & Toys. 303-322-1053
September 11 Hudson
Gardens opens at no charge for reflection on this date, 6115 Santa Fe,
Littleton, 303-797-8565, ext.321.
September 11 In memory of those lost 1 year ago, the Denver Art Museum will offer free admission to encourage reflection in a setting of beauty.
Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
City Lights Pavilion,
parking lot of Pepsi Center in Denver, 303-830-TIXS
September 5 Huey Lewis and the News
September 13 Nitty Gritty Dirt Band
September 19 The Beach Boys
September 20 Kansas/America
September 25 VH1 Triple Shot of Rock
Colorado Springs
World Arena 3185 Ventucci Blvd., 1-800-325-SEAT or www.ticketswest.com
September 17 World Wrestling Entertainment
September 22 The Eagles
September 26 Third Day with Tait & Paul Colman
Denver Center for
the Performing Arts 14th & Curtis Sts., Denver, 303-893-4100, 800-641-1222
or
www.denvercenter.org or www.ticketswest.com
Auditorium Theatre
September 1 I Love A Piano
September 10 - 15 Tale of the Allergist's Wife
Boettcher Concert
Hall
Colorado Symphony Orchestra
September 13 - 15 Gala Opening Weekend
September 19 - 20 Revolutionary Sprit
September 27 - 28 From Doc With Love
Garner Galleria
Theatre
September - Oct. 6 I Love You, You're Perfect, Now Change
Temple Buell Theatre
September 17 - 29 Dorian
Fiddler's Green
Amphitheatre 5889 Greenwood Plaza Blvd., Greenwood Village, 303-220-7000
September 4 Scream Tour II
Lincoln Center Fort
Collins, 970-221-6730
September 6 ArtWear 2002, (wearable art fashion show and sale)
September 15 - 20 Ray Charles
Pepsi Center Denver
303-830-TIXS
September 13 - 14 Promise Keepers
September 22 Bruce Springsteen & the E St. Band
September 27 - 28 Just Give Me Jesus
Pikes Peak Center,
Colorado Springs, 719-520-7469
September 7 Things Ain't What They Used To Be
September 12 - 15 Sesame St. Live, Lets Be Friends
Red Rocks Amphitheatre,
Morrison303-830-TIXS
September 1 Phil Lesh & Friends
September 6 Channel 93.3's Punk Rock & Roll
September 7 Bonnie Raitt, Lyle Lovett & His Large Band
University of Colorado
at Boulder Concert Series 303-492-8008 or www.cuconcerts.org
September 3, 10, 17 & 24 Faculty Tuesdays recitals.
September 4 Skin & Bones
September 8 Celebration of Life
September 16 Takacs Encore Series
September 20 Marvin Hamlisch
September 21 CU Band Day
September 22 Wind Symphony/Symphony Band
September 27 University Orchestra with Honers Winner Janelle Wu, violin
Union Colony Civic
Center, Greeley, 970-356-5000 or 800-315-2787
September 7 Chicago City Limits
September 20 Rogers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
September 21 - 22 The Ray Charles Show
September 24 Greeley Philharmonic Orchestra
September 27 Tim Tracy, Broadway Music of the 20th Century
Sports:
September 1 Grand
Prix of Denver, downtown, 888-82-SPEED or www.grandprixofdenver.com
Colorado Avalanche
Major League Hockey Home Games,
Pepsi Center, Denver 303-830-TIXS
September 19 Dallas Stars
September 21 San Jose Sharks
September 25 Los Angeles Kings
Colorado Rapids
Major League Soccer Home Games,
Invesco Field at Mile High 303-299-1587
September 1 Dallas Burn
September 20 Kansas City Wizards
Colorado Rockies
Professional Baseball Home Games,
Coors Field, Denver 1-800-388-ROCK
September 6 - 8 San Diego Padres
September 12 - 15 Los Angeles Dodgers
September 17 - 19 St. Louis Cardinals
September 20 - 22 Arizona Diamondbacks
Denver Bronco's
N.F.L Home Games, Invesco Field at Mile High, Denver
September 8 St Louis Rams
September 22 Buffalo Bills
Mountain Towns & The Western Slope:
Festivals, Special Events, Arts & Craft Shows
September 1 Arts
at Copper Mountain! 800-458-8386 x 4INFO.
September 1 Famous
Flamethrower's High Altitude Chili Cook-Off, in Winter Park, regional
cook-off for the state title to represent the Rocky Mountain region
in the World Chili Cook-Off. 303-316-1564 or www.winterparkresort.com.
September 1 - 2
Steamboat Springs Rockin' Roundup, BBQ, Rodeo and fun at Howelsen Hill,
www.steamboatsummer.com
September 1 - 2
27th Annual Gathering at the Great Divide Art Festival in Breckenridge
970-547-9326
September 1 - 2
27th Annual Commonwheel Co-op's Arts & Crafts Fair in Manitou Springs,
719-685-1008.
September 1 - 2
Labor Day Crafts Show in Estes Park, 970-586-6104 or www.estesparkresort.com
September 1 - 2
Alpaca Show at Estes Park Fairgrounds. 970-586-6104
September 2 Marina
Mutt Contest, bring your leashed pet and enjoy this relaxed dog show.
Awards and prizes for the best trick, best pet/owner look-alike, best
howl and more! 970-468-5100, 2 p.m. Dillon Marina.
September 3 - 4
Circus Chimera in the Big Top at Tennis Meadow in Steamboat Springs,
970-879-0880. or www.steamboat-chamber.com
September 4 - 8
Meeker Classic Sheepdog Championship Trials. Sheepdog herding competition
in Meeker, with purse money of $10,000. 970-878-5510 or www.meekersheepdog.com
September 6 - 8
Meet the Artists - At the Riverwalk in Breckenridge, features more than
50 artists. contact the Summit County Arts Council 970- 453-0450.
September 6 - 8
Toast of Breckenridge at Main Street Station. Enjoy a weekend of culinary
delights and superb outdoor activities. Grand Tasting kicks off on Friday
evening and concludes with champagne and jazz brunch on Sunday 800-507-7656.
September 7 - 8
Vail Festival Italiano. Sample food specialties, enjoy Italian music
and dancing on Vail's main street/Meadow Drive.
September 8 Living
History Day, at Cozens Ranch Museum in Fraser, living historians portray
various local characters and life at the old stage stop. Free performances
start at 2:00 p.m. 970-726-5488 or www.grandcountymuseum.com.
September 12 - 15
22nd Breckenridge Festival of Film. World - renowned festival features
premier films, documentaries, independents, children's features, a screenwriters'
competition and international celebrities. 970-453-6200
September 13 - 15
Telluride Blues & Brews Festival, microbrew tasting, food and blues,
970-728-8037 or www.visittelluride.com
September 13-15,
21-22 Traditional Oktoberfest in Vail, with German music, food and some
of Europe's finest wine. 970-479-1014.
September 14 River
Run Bavarian Beer Festival at Keystone Resort, 970-496-4FUN.
September 18 - 22,
85th Annual Middle Park Fair & Rodeo. Western traditions and culture
with display booths, livestock, horse and dog shows, rodeo and a dance.
970-724-3436 or 970-724-0354.
September 20 - 22
Oktoberfest means good Bavarian food, German beer, and oompah music.
Breckenridge becomes Little Munich 970-453-6018.
September 21 Fall
Almost Two Mile High Flea Market at the Silverthorne Pavilion parking
lot from 9 AM - 2 PM. 970-262-7377
September 21 12th
Annual Fall Foliage Festival and Steamboat Mountain Brewfest, 970-879-0880
September 21 14th
Annual Roadkill Supper, Trail Half Marathon & 5K Family Fun Run.
Kremmling Town Square for this one-of-a-kind event. Try elk and deer
fajitas, caribou, wild game tacos, Roadkill Chili, dessert and drinks.
Also live music and a beer garden, www.kremmlingchamber.com.
September 21 -
22 Grand Lake Fall Festival. Celebrate the beauty of autumn in the mountains
in the historic town of Grand Lake. 970-627-3402 or www.grandlakechamber.com.
September 21 - 22
Romance and Reality Heritage Weekend. Explore the ranching history of
Grand County at a living history performance with famed Western author
Zane Grey and an Old West film festival deemed the "Reel West."
970-726-5488 or www.grandcountymuseum.com.
September 23 Vail
Symposium, Tell About the South, William Faulkner and the Story of Stories
at the Beaver Creek Club, 970-476-0954.
September 26 Vail
Symposium, Independent Spirits, Western Women Artists at the 4 Eagle
Ranch, Wolcott, 970-476-0954.
September 28 Oktoberfest
and Volksmarch , in Frisco from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. 970-668-5276 x 3076
www.townoffrisco.com
September 28 - 29
Buffalo Bar-B-Q at Soda Springs Park in Manitou Springs, 719-685-0655
or www.manitousprings.org
September 29 Fall
Colors Fly-In, free air show at Telluride Regional Airport, the highest
commercial airport in the U.S. Food & Fun! 970-728-5313
Museums / Special Exhibits
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Music/Dance/Theater/Opera/Plays
September 1 - 2
8th Annual Vail Jazz Festival, free outdoor concerts at the base of
Vail Mountain, in Lionshead. Plus performances throughout Vail and Vilar
Center for the Arts at Beaver Creek. 888-284-5526.
September 1 - 28
The Creede Repertory Theatre in Creede presents its Fall season with
A Mom's Life, Staying Married & Life Before the Crisis, A Beautiful
Country, Black Box Show Tracking the Pleiades. 719-658-2540 or www.creederep.com
September 1 - 21
Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre in Grand Lake, fall presentation, Little
by Little. 970-627-3421, www.rkymtnhi.com/rkymtnrep
September 1 Zorba,
at the Riverwalk in Breckenridge 970-547-3100
Vilar Center for
the Arts At Beaver Creek
970-845-8497 or 1-888-920-2787 or www.vilarcenter.org
September 1 An Evening with Joan Baez with special guest Richard Shindell
September 13 - 14 Telluride Mountain Film Festival
Sports
September 1 18th Annual 10k at 10,000 feet on Rabbit Ears Pass, 970879-4300
September 1 Breckenridge
Adventure Sports Festival. Something for all abilities, from elite athletes
to families. 970-453-6422.
September 1 - 2
Snake River Mountain Challenge, bike racing competition hosted by Keystone
Resort, 970-496-4FUN
September 2 Oak
Creek Labor Day Run, 5 mile run and 2 mile walk on dirt roads, Steamboat
Springs, 970-736-2781 or www.steamboat-chamber.com
September 7 Imogene
Pass Run, from Ouray to Telluride, the 17 mile course gains over 5,ooo
vertical feet. 970-255-1002 or www.visittelluride.com
September 7 Mountain
Bike Duathlon. Run 5K, bike 15K and then run 5K, trails at Snow Mountain
Ranch, YMCA of the Rockies in Grand County. 970-887-2152 or www.ymcarockies.org.
September 7 - 8
Cirque de Sol-Spirit of the Rockies Finals. SolVista Ski Area, mountain
bike festival and finals of the NORBA Colorado State Championship Series
970-468-0159 or register online at www.handlebarandgrill.com.
September 7 - 8
Lariat International Open Golf Tournament, Grand Lake Golf Course 970-627-3402
or visit www.grandlakechamber.com.
September 8 High
Country Triathlon, swim 800 yds., bike ride and run 5 miles between
Avon and Beaver Creek, 970-748-4032.
September 8 The
16th Annual Summit Mountain Challenge XC series finale - The final race
in the 7 race series takes place in the Breckenridge area. www.mavsports.com
September 13 -
15 Yampa Valley Fly Fisher Golf/Trout tournament in Steamboat Springs,
benefits improvements of 1 1/2 mile public stretch of Yampa River known
as Chuck Lewis state wildlife area. 970-879-6552 or 970-870-1832.
September 21 EverGold Trail 10 K, at the base of Vail Mountain. 970-479-2280
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